In the broadening data center cost-saving and energy efficiency discussion, <A HREF="http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=71062447-24f35679ee470c486e14e4da1b2258ce-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5">data center physical infrastructure preventive maintenance</A> (PM) is sometimes neglected as an important tool for controlling TCO and downtime.

This document describes the types of PM services that can help safeguard the uptime of data centers and IT equipment rooms. Various PM methodologies and approaches are discussed. Recommended practices are suggested.